Hot Portugal, organic seeds
Eco Heirloom
Information
Belongs to the Cayenne varieties and dates far back in time. Columbus is assumed to have brought back seeds to Portugal from Central America, where this type of chilli has been grown for over 4000 years. The fruits are long (about 15-18 cm) and narrow and slightly wrinkled at the stem base. They ripen early and changes from dark green straight to a shiny, deep red colour. Delicious, fruity, medium-strong chilli flavour. The plant is stable and grows to about 40-70 cm high. Hot Portugal is excellent to dry and grind into powder. Even where we are (in Zone 2-3), there is time for the fruits to ripen, both outdoors and in greenhouses. One portion contains about 15 seeds.
| Product number: | 7140 |
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| Scientific name: | Capsicum annuum |
| Botanic family: | The Nightshade Family - Solanaceae |
| Organic: | Yes |
| Days to maturity: | 63 |
| Lifespan: | Perennial |
| F1 Hybrid: | No |
| New variety: | No |
| Sowing time: | Pre-cultivate: January–March |
| Sowing depth: | 1 cm |
| Germination temperature: | 22–30 °C |
| Germination time: | 12–30 days |
| Plant spacing: | 30–50 cm |
| Row spacing: | 50–70 cm |
| Height: | 40–70 cm |
| Plant location: | Sun |
| Harvest/blooming: | July–frost |
| Seeds/g: | 100–150 seeds |
| Heirloom variety: | Yes |
Cultivation advice
Sowing
Sow indoors just under 1 cm deep 7-8 weeks before setting out, in January-March for cool green houses and in February-April for outdoors peppers! The best germination temperature is 22-30°C. Let the plants stand in a light airy place and after sprouting preferably at a temperature of 18°C. After getting a few real leaves the sprouts should be planted in pots. The temperature can now be lowered further. Temper the plants successively before setting out. Do not set the plants outdoors before the risk of nightly frost is over and the nightly temperature keeps above 7°C! Plant them a little deeper than they were in the pots and never allow them to dry out. Do not hurry too much with your sowing if you do not have a really good "nursery".Spacing
30-50 cm between the plants. 50-70 cm between rows.Harvest
The fruits are sometimes harvested green but are not fully ripe until they turn red or yellow, orange and brown for some sorts. The plants get new fruits as long as they are harvested. Hot Peppers (Chillies) can also be harvested unripe, but develop their taste more as they ripen. Sun and heat are also important to get really potent chillies.Seed
100-150 seeds/g, about 10 g for 1000 seedlings.A portion contains about 15 seeds.
